MONDAY, SEPT. 12, 2011 >>>

1. According the the band, Margy Pepper plays "loud kitty puke punk jazz," which is awesome. Check them out at 5:30 p.m. when the trio performs at an all-ages show with Humble Cub and Meowtain inside The Den at urbanXchange.

2. Gate admission to the Puyallup Fair is free today for active, reserve, and retired military and their dependents, and disabled veterans. The gates open at 10 a.m.

3. Tacoma loves it some Pacific Grill. It was no surprise when the Gordon Naccarato-powered upscale dining option on Pacific Avenue took home "Best Restaurant" honors in the Volcano's 2011 Super Best of Tacoma Readers' Poll. Tacoma's love for Pacific Grill has been proven time and time again. Today and tomorrow, from 4:30-9 p.m., Pacific Grill will celebrate its sixth birthday with two birthday party extravaganzas, each featuring free appetizers and snacks, drink specials, prizes and hot DJ action. The only thing more exciting is the food.

4. The Graphic Novel Book Club meets at 7 p.m. inside the 1022 South lounge to discuss Stuck Rubber Baby by Howard Cruse over craft cocktails.

5. Blues band Palmer Junction performs at 8 p.m. inside The Swiss.

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